SSC MTS & Havaldar 2019 · Question 10 of 73
Let's analyze the given sentence, "My friend usually wakes up late on Sunday mornings," to identify if it contains any grammatical errors. We will examine each segment of the sentence as presented in the options. Analyzing the Sentence Structure and Grammar The sentence describes a habitual action of the subject, "My friend." It includes an adverb of frequency and a time expression, common elements in sentences describing routines. Segment Analysis: 'My friend' This segment is the subject of the sentence. "My friend" is a singular noun phrase. There is no apparent grammatical error in this segment itself. It correctly identifies the person performing the action. Segment Analysis: 'usually wakes up' This segment contains the adverb of frequency "usually" and the verb phrase "wakes up". "Usually" is an adverb of frequency. It is correctly placed before the main verb "wakes up". The verb "wakes up" is in the simple present tense. For a singular subject ("My friend"), the third-person singular form with "-s" is required ("wakes"). This is correct. Therefore, the segment "usually wakes up" is grammatically correct in relation to the subject and the intended meaning of habitual action. Segment Analysis: 'late on Sunday mornings' This segment provides information about when and how the action happens. "Late" here functions as an adverb modifying the verb "wakes up," indicating the time. This usage is correct. "On Sunday mornings" is a prepositional phrase indicating the specific days and time periods when the action occurs. The preposition "on" is correctly used with days of the week ("Sunday"). The plural "mornings" suggests this happens every Sunday morning, which is consistent with the use of "usually". Thus, the segment "late on Sunday mornings" is grammatically correct and appropriately placed to provide context about the time of the action. Conclusion on Grammatical Error After reviewing each segment and the sentence as a whole, we find that the subject, verb conjugation, adverb placement, and time expressions are all used correctly. The sentence follows standard English grammar rules for describing habitual actions. Based on this analysis, there is no grammatical error in the sentence "My friend usually wakes up late on Sunday mornings." Sentence Grammar Analysis Error? Segment My friend Singular subject, correctly identifies who. No Adverb of frequency correctly placed, verb agrees with usually wakes up No singular subject (wakes). late on Sunday "Late" as adverb is correct, "on Sunday mornings" is No mornings correct for habitual action on days. Revision Table: Identifying Grammar Errors Sentence Part Observation Grammar Rule Check Correctness Singular noun Subject-verb agreement Subject: My friend Correct phrase (requires singular verb form) Adverb of Placement before main verb Adverb: usually Correct frequency is typical and correct here. Simple present Agrees with singular subject Verb: wakes up Correct tense "My friend" (wakes vs. wake) Modifies Used correctly as an adverb Adverb: late Correct "wakes up" of time/manner. "On" is correct preposition for Time expression: on Prepositional days. Plural "mornings" fits Correct Sunday mornings phrase "usually". Additional Information: Adverbs and Time Expressions Understanding how to use adverbs and time expressions is crucial for correct sentence construction. Adverbs of Frequency: Words like usually, often, sometimes, never, always describe how often an action happens. They are typically placed before the main verb (e.g., She *usually* studies) but after the verb 'be' (e.g., He is *usually* happy). Time Expressions with Days: Use the preposition "on" before the names of days (e.g., *on* Monday, *on* Sundays). When referring to habitual actions on a specific day or part of a day, the plural form is used (e.g., *on* Sunday mornings, *on* Tuesdays). In the sentence "My friend usually wakes up late on Sunday mornings," "usually" tells us how often, and "on Sunday mornings" tells us when. Both are used following standard grammar rules.
Source: SSC MTS 2019 paper (16-Aug-2019 Shift 1) compilation with key+explanations, via prepp.in · reliable-secondary
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